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SOUTH DEVON HERD BOOK SOCIETY Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ. Tel: 01392 447494 Fax: 01392 447495

www.sdhbs.org.uk info@sdhbs.org.uk PATRON: HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE OF WALES

NEWSLETTER

JUNE 2011

CONTENTS: BTV8 news; new style passports 20

More Show Results 3 EBLEX awards; testimonials 21

Sale Results 9 Table mats; a thank you 22

Performance recording &

registrations

12 Cattle for Sale List 23

CHeCS; National Show news 13 Diary; new members 25

Forthcoming events 16 And finally 26

Primestock; DNA testing 18 Young Handler Competition 27

TB compensation table 19 Reply Slips 28

Dear Member,

Halfway through the major shows now, and the National Show is only a few

days away. I am including inside more information about what is happening

during the Show, and we hope to see many of you there to support what will

undoubtedly be a tremendous spectacle of South Devons!

I am delighted to be able to announce - after a lengthy period of meetings,

discussions, and trials - that Waitrose will be launching a new regional beef

scheme in the South West of England this Autumn, in which South Devon beef

will play a starring role!

The initial pilot scheme will run in Waitrose‟s five stores in Devon and Cornwall

and will supply South Devon and Devon beef from approved herds, born,

reared and slaughtered in the South West region (Cornwall, Devon, Somerset,

Dorset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire). The beef will be slaughtered at

Jaspers in Treburley, Cornwall, and processed by Dovecote Park in Pontefract.

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Only cattle sired by pedigree registered bulls will be eligible, and those bulls

will be required to be DNA tested for sire verification (some older stock bulls

have not been tested yet). Carcase weight needs to be between 260 and 400

kg, with a minimum 0+ conformation and an ideal of 3+/-4 finish.

From now, Dovecote Park will be working to secure supplies of stores and

finished steers and heifers, and to begin their audit procedure of each

supplier. If you would like to apply to become a member of the Scheme please

contact Rob Bunn or Kate Sutton at Dovecote Park Ltd, Stapleton, Pontefract,

West Yorkshire, WF8 3DD, tel 01977 623331, or ask Caroline for an

application form.

This is a tremendous opportunity for breed publicity, which should also lead in

the longer term to increased demand for South Devon bulls, and South Devon

semen. We will plan an official launch in early Autumn.

You will probably have read in the Press recently that Morrisons are also

focussing on Native Breeds and have launched their „Morrisons Traditional

Beef Scheme‟, with an appetite for new supplies, for which they are also

willing to pay a premium. Already well-established as suppliers of 100%

British beef, this is another big step forward. If interested, please ask

Caroline for an application form, or contact Woodhead Bros (Colne) Ltd,

Whitewalls Industrial Estate, Colne, Lancs, BB8 8LH, tel 01282 729117.

More Show results are inside, together with Sale reports – and plenty of

other information which I hope will be of interest.

One final thing to draw your attention to: The National Herd Competition will

this year be held one week earlier, during the first half of September. An

entry form will be included in the next newsletter.

With my best wishes

Caroline

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MORE SHOW RESULTS

SHROPSHIRE COUNTY Judge: Richard Ashcroft, Selborne, Alton, Hants

Bull born before 31 December 2009

1st R V Hartshorn JUNIPER JUST-IN

Bull born on or after 1 January 2010

1st R V Hartshorn CILGWRRWG VACHYN

2nd W H Sandford HAUGHTON CHARLIE

Cow any age having calved since last year’s Show

1st G W Goodwin Z GLYNDWR SAS DILYS

2nd R V Hartshorn Z CILGWRRWG SAS Q-MILLIE

Heifer born in 2009

1st J R & E Darlington UPPER NORTON LAVENDER

Heifer born in 2010

1st R V Hartshorn Z CILGWRRWG SAS VEE

2nd J R & E Darlington CANAAN BLUEBELL

3rd W H Sandford AI HAUGHTON SAS DAISY 2

Exhibitor-bred Pair

1st R V Hartshorn

2nd W H Sandford

Male Champion

Winner R V Hartshorn JUNIPER JUST-IN

Reserve R V Hartshorn CILGWRRWG VACHYN

Female Champion

Winner J R & E Darlington UPPER NORTON LAVENDER

Reserve R V Hartshorn Z CILGWRRWG SAS VEE

Breed Champion

Winner J R & E Darlington UPPER NORTON LAVENDER

Reserve R V Hartshorn JUNIPER JUST-IN

Exhibitor-bred Champion

Winner R V Hartshorn Z CILGWRRWG SAS VEE

Reserve R V Hartshorn CILGWRRWG VACHYN

ROYAL BATH & WEST Judge: Andrew Eustice, St Ervan, Wadebridge, Cornwall

Bull born before 2010

1st Mells Park Trust WELLAND VALLEY PRINCE 2

Cow or heifer with calf at foot or certified in calf, born before 2009

1st Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK ARIAT

2nd R J Dimond FLETE ANNE 15

3rd Bredon School BREDON NORMAN COUNTESS

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Heifer born in 2009

1st Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK BRANDY

2nd M Stanley-Smith BADGWORTH (SWIG) ROSE 14

3rd R J Dimond KESTLE BUTTERCUP 122

Heifer born in 2010

1st Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK CANDY

2nd Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK CARRIE

Group of three animals

1st Mells Park Trust

Pair of animals

1st Mells Park Trust

2nd R J Dimond

Male Champion

Winner Mells Park Trust WELLAND VALLEY PRINCE 2

Female Champion

Winner Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK BRANDY

Reserve Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK ARIAT

Breed Champion

Winner Mells Park Trust WELLAND VALLEY PRINCE 2

Reserve Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK BRANDY

SUFFOLK Judge: Richard Harvey, Sexton, Ermington, Ivybridge, Devon

Bull any age

1st M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY SAMSON

2nd A Sell & G Hodkinson SELLSTEAD BASIL

3rd Heath Farms Ltd WOODBASTWICK TOBIAS

4th M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY MAGNET

Heifer in calf, born in 2009

1st O Brewin NORTHVIEW CLOVER

2nd G R Fountaine KNOWLHILL MELISE 36

3rd Mrs J Archer KNOWLHILL ROSE

4th Elveden Livestock Ltd QUIDENHAM KATIE

5th A Sell & G Hodkinson SELLSTEAD CROCUS

6th Mrs J Archer TREGADA BEAUTY 45

Maiden heifer born in 2010

1st M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY CANDY 21

2nd Malthouse Livestock Ltd MALTHOUSE DOLOMITE 2

3rd Elveden Livestock Ltd ELVEDEN DORIS

4th Elveden Livestock Ltd ELVEDEN BLUEBELL

5th Malthouse Livestock Ltd MALTHOUSE MICA 4

6th Heath Farms Ltd WOODBASTWICK PEARL 22

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Cow with calf at foot, calved since 1 June 2010

1st Mrs J Archer BRETTLES BLUEBELL 13

2nd A Sell & G Hodkinson BURY LILIAN

3rd N P Foster & Partners FOSMAC FOXGLOVE

4th M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY PRINCESS 8

5th Miss C Hanton BRETTLES SAS BLUEBELL 15

6th Heath Farms Ltd WOODBASTWICK HAWTHORNE 4

Male Champion

Winner M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY SAMSON

Reserve A Sell & G Hodkinson SELLSTEAD BASIL

Female Champion

Winner Mrs J Archer BRETTLES BLUEBELL 13

Reserve O Brewin NORTHVIEW CLOVER

Breed Champion

Winner Mrs J Archer BRETTLES BLUEBELL 13

Reserve M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY SAMSON

Group of Three

Winner Malthouse Livestock Ltd

ROYAL CORNWALL Judge: Gordon Tully, Waddeton, Brixham, Devon

Cow born before 1 January 2008, calved on or after 1 January 2011

1st P S & A P Rowe TREWINT JILL 410

2nd M A & C Sandbach & Son PENBUGLE VIOLET 20

3rd W P & S L Harper BEDFORD DAFFODIL 54

4th T L Warne CARZISE PAULINE 21

5th G W & L F Pluess KESTLE BUTTERCUP 101

6th D J Thomas & Son TREGUDDICK CLINKER 2 OF 2003

Cow born before 1 January 2008, calved before 1 January 2011

1st W H D Scott GROVE CELANDINE 81

Heifer or cow born in 2008

1st W H D Scott GROVE BUTTERCUP 105

2nd P S & A P Rowe TREWINT JILL 451

3rd M R & R J Rowe TREGONDALE NINON 42

4th R K Rundle AI KESTLE TULIP 79

5th Mells Park Trust MELLS PARK ARIAT

6th O Brewin NORTHVIEW COWSLIP

Heifer born in 2009

1st R K Rundle KESTLE DAHLIA 60

2nd W H D Scott GROVE WILLOWHERB 57

3rd P S & A P Rowe TREWINT JILL 460

4th G W & L F Pluess KESTLE BUTTERCUP 124

5th O Brewin NORTHVIEW CLOVER

6th R K Rundle KESTLE DOROTHY 161

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Heifer born in 2010

1st R K Rundle KESTLE TULIP 85

2nd R K Rundle KESTLE DOROTHY 167

3rd M R & R J Rowe TREGONDALE NINON 50

4th T L Warne CARZISE AUDRY 19

5th W P & S L Harper BEDFORD HILDA 67

6th M A & C Sandbach & Son PERLEES VIOLET 1

Bull born before 1 January 2008

1st M R & R J Rowe TREGONDALE BALTI 7

2nd D J Thomas & Son TREGUDDICK LANDMARK 31

3rd W P & S L Harper SEXTON HENRY 3

Bull born in 2008 or 2009

1st W H D Scott GROVE WELLINGTON 56

2nd M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY SAMSON

3rd P R & T Eustice HOPTON MAXIMUS 2

4th G W & L F Pluess WELLAND VALLEY CRUSADER 5

5th P S & A P Rowe TREWINT MAGNETTO 3

6th Mells Park Trust WELLAND VALLEY PRINCE 2

Bull born in 2010

1st W H D Scott AI GROVE ANTONY 23

2nd M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY MAGNET 1

3rd W P & S L Harper BEDFORD NEBULOUS

4th P S & A P Rowe TREWINT MAGNETTO 7

5th Highgate Farm Prtnrshp HIGHGATE ELGAR 3

6th A L Pascoe CARZISE BENTLEY 1

Group of Three

1st W H D Scott

2nd R K Rundle

3rd M R & R J Rowe

4th M A & C Sandbach & Son

5th P S & A P Rowe

6th M E & T E Broome

Best Female shown with calf at foot, judged as a pair

Winner W H D Scott GROVE CELANDINE 81

Reserve W H D Scott GROVE BUTTERCUP 105

Champion Female

Winner W H D Scott GROVE CELANDINE 81

Reserve R K Rundle KESTLE DAHLIA 60

Best Young Bull on Performance

Winner W H D Scott AI GROVE ANTONY 23

Male Champion

Winner M R & R J Rowe TREGONDALE BALTI 7

Reserve W H D Scott GROVE WELLINGTON 56

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Breed Champion

Winner M R & R J Rowe TREGONDALE BALTI 7

Reserve W H D Scott GROVE CELANDINE 81

Group of Three by same sire

Winner R K Rundle

Reserve M R & R J Rowe

Best Exhibitor-Bred

Winner M R & R J Rowe TREGONDALE BALTI 7

THREE COUNTIES Judge: Stewart Ward, Besowsa, Truro, Cornwall

Bull born before 1 September 2009

1st David Smallcombe Ltd AI GROVE BRUTUS 82

2nd K V & M A Plain GOFFE CAVE NAVIGATOR 4

Bull born on or after 1 September 2009

1st R V Hartshorn CILGWRRWG VACHYN

Cow with her own calf at foot, or certified in calf

1st K V & M A Plain FOXHOLE BUTTERCUP 2

2nd Bredon School BREDON NORMAN COUNTESS

3rd R V Hartshorn Z CILGWRRWG SAS Q-MILLIE

Heifer born in 2008

1st Bredon School BRAFFERTON DORA 7

Heifer born on or after 1 January 2010

1st R V Hartshorn Z CILGWRRWG SAS VEE

Group of Three, exhibitor bred

1st R V Hartshorn

Male Champion

Winner David Smallcombe Ltd AI GROVE BRUTUS 82

Reserve K V & M A Plain GOFFE CAVE NAVIGATOR 4

Female Champion

Winner K V & M A Plain FOXHOLE BUTTERCUP 2

Reserve R V Hartshorn Z CILGWRRWG SAS VEE

Breed Champion

Winner K V & M A Plain FOXHOLE BUTTERCUP 2

Reserve David Smallcombe Ltd AI GROVE BRUTUS 82

Interbreed Native Pair

Reserve K V & M A Plain FOXHOLE BUTTERCUP 2

David Smallcombe Ltd AI GROVE BRUTUS 82

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EAST OF ENGLAND Judge: Mrs Anne Tully, Waddeton, Brixham, Devon

Bull born before 1 January 2010

1st W J Wright & Son OXEY STARBUSTER 5

2nd M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY SAMSON

Bull born on or after 1 January 2010

1st M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY MAGNET 1

2nd O Brewin NORTHVIEW APOLLO

3rd W J Wright & Son OXEY NIMROD 6

Cow in milk or in calf, born before 1 January 2009

1st Mrs J Archer BRETTLES BLUEBELL 13

2nd M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY PRINCESS 8

3rd N P Foster & Partners FOSMAC FOXGLOVE

4th O Brewin NORTHVIEW CLAUDIA 1

Heifer born on or after 1 January 2009 and before 1 January 2010

1st O Brewin NORTHVIEW CLOVER 1

2nd M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY REGGATTA 15

3rd Mrs J Archer KNOWLHILL ROSE 10

4th G R Fountaine KNOWLHILL MELISE 36

Heifer born on or after 1 January 2010

1st M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY CANDY 21

2nd Miss S Cooke CHERRY TREE GEORGIE

Best Pair

1st M E & T E Broome

Female Champion

Winner O Brewin NORTHVIEW CLOVER 1

Reserve Mrs J Archer BRETTLES BLUEBELL 13

Male Champion

Winner W J Wright & Son OXEY STARBUSTER 5

Reserve M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY MAGNET 1

Breed Champion

Winner W J Wright & Son OXEY STARBUSTER 5

Reserve O Brewin NORTHVIEW CLOVER 1

NATIVE INTERBREED COW & CALF

1st Mrs J Archer BRETTLES BLUEBELL 13

EAST OF ENGLAND BEEF COW & CALF

Reserve Mrs J Archer BRETTLES BLUEBELL 13

INTERBREED COW IN MILK OR IN CALF BORN BETWEEN 1 JANUARY 2006 AND 1

JANUARY 2009

1st Mrs J Archer BRETTLES BLUEBELL 13

2nd O Brewin NORTHVIEW CLAUDIA 1

3rd M E & T E Broome WELLAND VALLEY PRINCESS 8

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INTERBREED HEIFER BORN ON OR AFTER 1 APRIL 2009 AND BEFORE 1 JANUARY

2010

1st G R Fountaine KNOWLHILL MELISE 36

SALE RESULTS

CORNISH SOUTH DEVON BREEDERS FAIR Hallworthy, 13th May

Judges: John & Robert Jordan, Moortown, Gidleigh, Devon Auctioneers: Messrs Kivells

Female Champion

G K & M A Garrett & Son Z BILLINGTON DARLING‟S BRIAR

Male & Breed Champion

Mr R Sadler CARLYDNACK CAVALIER

TOP PRICES

Vendor Bull name Purchaser Gns

BULLS

D J Thomas & Son Treguddick Progression 10 R G Chenoweth & Son, Liskeard, Cornwall 2900

P S Rowe Trewint Magnetto 6 W G Cowling, St Issey, Cornwall 2400

P A & A F Hambly AI Lethytep Commander C G Roach, St Blazey, Cornwall 2200

COWS WITH CALVES AT FOOT

R Chenoweth & Son Thorncott Pride S J & S M Ward, Truro, Cornwall 1450

R Chenoweth & Son Thorncott Duchess 3 A H & L R Read, Launceston, Cornwall 1400

2009 BORN HEIFERS

GK&MA Garrett & Son Billington Jaqueline‟s Beatrix S J & S M Ward, Truro, Cornwall 2150

GK&MA Garrett & Son Z Billington Darling‟s Briar Morgan & Co, Leominster, Herefordshire 1800

D J Thomas & Son Treguddick Rosebud 18 A Brookes, Jacobstow, Cornwall 1550

GK&MA Garrett & Son Z Billington Saffron‟s Bilberry W&S Harper, North Tamerton, Cornwall 1550

GK&MA Garrett & Son Billington Cornflake‟s Bandanna E J Paynter, Liskeard, Cornwall 1450

GK&MA Garrett & Son Billington Kitty‟s Blanche Morgan & Co, Leominster, Herefordshire 1350

Average price for 36 x 2009 born heifers 1048 gns = £1100 2010 BORN HEIFERS

S J & S M Ward Besowsa Prudence 59 S I & A Barkwill, Tavistock, Devon 820

D J Richards Kernow Bluebell 14 E C & A W Heal, Bude, Cornwall 650

D J Richards Kernow Shany Jubilee 7 J Haimes, Brixton, Devon 600

D J Richards Kernow Buttercup 14 J Haimes, Brixton, Devon 600

D J Richards Kernow Daffodil 13 J Haimes, Brixton, Devon 600

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SOUTH DEVON CATTLE CLUB BREEDERS CLUB SALE Exeter, 27th May

Judges: Bill & Suzanne Harper, Waye Farm, North Tamerton, Cornwall Auctioneers: Exeter Market Auctioneers

Breed Champion

P & W Coaker Z Colcharton Demetrius 9

Best Cow & Calf

The Tully Partnership Waddeton Hilda 76

Best Served Heifer

A H & E M Bartley Mutterton Stella 6

Best Maiden 2-Year Old Heifer

R H & B Masters Levaton Lily 4

Best Maiden Yearling Heifer

F R J & R F Horsman George Teign Primula 113

TOP PRICES

Vendor Bull name Purchaser Gns

BULLS

P & W Coaker Z Colcharton Demetrius 9 S Butcher, Ponsworthy, Devon 3000

S Butcher Moorland Yellowmaid‟s Trusty AC Luscombe &Son, East Allington, Devon 2000

Average price for 5 bulls 1790 gns = £1880 PEDIGREE COWS & CALVES

The Tully Partnership Waddeton Hilda 76 A M Musgrave, Taunton, Somerset 1700

Average price for 4 cows & calves 1300 gns = £1365

SERVED HEIFERS

P & W Coaker Z Bittleford Princess 75 A M Musgrave, Taunton, Somerset 1460

A H & E M Bartley Mutterton Cherry 8 A M Musgrave, Taunton, Somerset 1400

A H & E M Bartley Mutterton Stella 6 A M Musgrave, Taunton, Somerset 1400

Average price for 7 served heifers 1197 gns = £1257 MAIDEN HEIFERS

F R J & R F Horsman George Teign (SWIG) Primula 110 A M Musgrave, Taunton, Somerset 1020

R L & B H Masters Levaton Lily 4 G & C Mitchell, Duloe, Cornwall 1000

F R J & R F Horsman George Teign Primula 118 R Norrish, Ivybridge, Devon 860

R L & B H Masters Levaton Lily 5 D Minchington, Diptford, Devon 860

Average price for 14 maiden heifers 765 gns = £803

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CARLISLE SPRING SALE Carlisle, 27th May

Judge: Roger Clemens, St Ervan, Wadebridge, Cornwall Auctioneers: Harrison & Hetherington

Female Champion

D L Irving ENTERPRISE LOLA

Male & Breed Champion

P & H Fletcher BALLIG CREGGAN

TOP PRICES

Vendor Bull name Purchaser Gns

BULLS

D L Irving ENTERPRISE JUDA D B & M F Moar, Birsay, Orkney 2000

Arncliffe Farms Z ARNCLIFFE GALBA J Roberts & Sons, Holmrook, Cumbria 1400

COWS & CALVES

D L Irving Enterprise Lola S J Holliday, Penrith, Cumbria 1550

D L Irving Enterprise Chardonnay D & B Bowman, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire 1500

D L Irving Isleside Tilly H Jackson-Gamlen, Blairgowrie, Perthshire 1500

5 cows & calves average 1380 gns = £1449 HEIFERS BORN IN 2009

A R Lee Lumbylaw Kay 57 D Leeson, Malton, Yorkshire 1300

A R Lee Lumbylaw Avril 92 D A Thompson, Morpeth, Northumberland 1300

A R Lee Lumbylaw Pansy 15 D & W Bowman, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire 1300

5 heifers born in 2009 average 1240 gns = £1302 HEIFERS BORN IN 2010

WR & J Barron Fell View Snowdrop 2 R D Howe, Appleby, Cumbria 700

JA&EC Hetherington The Heigh Gaynor C H & S Peart, Hexham, Northumberland 700

JA&EC Hetherington The Heigh Gemma C H & S Peart, Hexham, Northumberland 700

WR & J Barron Fell View Anna 1 R D Howe, Appleby, Cumbria 700

WR & J Barron Fell View Linda 2 R D Howe, Appleby, Cumbria 700

9 heifers born in 2009 average 667 gns = £700

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NOTICE TO ALL PERFORMANCE RECORDING MEMBERS

The next Group (ie national) BLUP Evaluation will be published in early August,

from data recorded with us up to and including Friday 15th July.

Enclosed are weigh sheets for 2010 and 2011 animals for recording herds.

Please use these to record weights and return to Liz by 15th July. We cannot

guarantee that information received after that date will be included.

Also enclosed are weigh sheets for cows. These are used to calculate the

Mature Cow Weight EBV which is an estimate of the genetic difference in cow

weight at 5 years of age, and are based on cow weights taken at the same time

as the 200 day weights are recorded for their calves. Even if you are not able

to weigh the cows at this time, perhaps you would spend a few minutes going

through the list and updating it, before returning it to the office.

If you do not receive weigh sheets with this newsletter please let us know. It

may just be that we are waiting for more birth notifications/pedigree

registrations from you, and it would be a good opportunity to update the

records.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR REGISTRATIONS

It is vital that your pedigree paperwork is up to date in good time before a TB

test so that you have the best value protection for your animals.

Please help us to help you by sending in notifications/registrations/transfers

well before you need the certificates. We will always do our utmost to carry

out urgent work at very short notice, but it is not always possible.

If the work is urgent, please be sure to let us know (bearing in mind that the

office is closed at weekends).

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TO MEMBERS OF CHeCS

If you wish to claim your entitlement to two years‟ discounting of your

pedigree registrations by £5 plus VAT per registration as a member of a

CHeCS health scheme and you are screening for Johnes, please let Debbie

know.

Membership websites are not as accessible as they were, and it is not now

possible for us to access membership information without your permission.

It is in your financial interests to tell us!

NATIONAL SHOW – WHAT’S ON AND WHERE Royal Norfolk Show, 29th & 30th June

We are extremely grateful to all our sponsors who are enabling us to hold the

Show in Norfolk this year, namely:

KW Trident

Merial Igenity

Heygate & Sons Ltd

Randall Parker Foods Ltd

Ray Wilson & Co

Central Wool Growers

Dallas Keith Ltd

Cotswold Seeds Ltd

Mr M Kettlewell

Mr J Pinnells

Lord Jim Prior

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DURING THE SHOW

If you are planning to visit and could perhaps bring a cake, then we‟d love to

see you (and the results of your cooking!)

Likewise, if you would like to lend a hand in the marquee for an hour or so,

please see Liz.

A „Best Dressed‟ Competition will run during the whole of Wednesday and

Thursday morning, with a section each for Ladies and for Gentlemen, so bring

out your Sunday best!

MONDAY 27TH & TUESDAY 28TH JUNE

For exhibitors arriving at the Show, please be warned that the last mile or so

to get into the showground is along quite narrow roads. Clive Salmon

(Malthouse Livestock herd) is arranging a few helpers to assist with

offloading lorries. Clive will also have a supply of showground maps to help any

new visitors find their way around. If you would like his mobile number please

ask us here in the office.

WEDNESDAY 29TH JUNE

Judging will begin at 09.00, and will continue until lunchtime.

The David Phillips Memorial Competition may be entered by younger members

– please ask for more details if you have missed information in previous

newsletters.

Hopefully we will finish the judging before the first interbreed championship

– the Colman Mustard Interbreed Beef Championship. Entries will be

coordinated by the judge and the Society, and each entry will consist of 2

cows or heifers from the breed classes, 1 commercial steer or heifer, and 1

registered bull of the breed, OR 1 cow or heifer from the breed classes, 2

commercial steers or heifers, and 1 registered bull of the breed. Heifers and

steers to be under 2 years of age, and the cows and bull may be any age.

Breeds may enter more than one group.

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The Grand Parade is scheduled to start at 16.20 and finish at 17.05.

Exhibitors are encouraged to „borrow‟ as many helpers as they can to display

the maximum number of cattle, and to produce a tremendous South Devon

spectacle in the Main Ring.

The Society‟s Pimms Party in our marquee will start at 17.15. This is being

coordinated by Jane Hood and a team of helpers, to whom we are very

grateful. It will be followed by the Stockmen‟s Supper at 19.00 for those

exhibitors and guests who have booked tickets.

THURSDAY 30TH JUNE

Interbreed judging starts at 08.00, and will be followed by the Towergate

Lloyd & Whyte Young Handler Competition at about midday. Entrants for the

Competition are asked to come to the Society‟s marquee at midday with a

white coat, bucket, and brushes, when they will be given more instructions and

will be allocated a heifer to use in the Competition. If you have not already entered the Competition, please use the form at the back of this newsletter to complete and return to Caroline.

After the Young Handler Competition, at about 13.00, awards will be made in

the marquee to the winners of the Competition; to the recipient of the Track

Marshall Trophy for most points in the previous day‟s classes; and to the Best

Dressed winners.

The Grand Parade is scheduled to begin at 15.15 pm. Again, it would be great

to get the maximum number of animals under the public eye.

After that, it‟s „free time‟ to enjoy the rest of the Show! And to start

planning for the Three Counties Show next year …

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS

SOUTH DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS CLUB OUTING

Tuesday 12th July

By kind invitation of Andrew Allan, Portman Burtley Estate, Beaconsfield,

Bucks

Arrangements are being made to provide transport from Cornwall and Devon.

If you would like to come, please contact Mrs Margaret Northey, 01548

830612, as soon as possible.

REGION 6 OPEN DAY

Saturday 23rd July

At the invitation of Sean & Kay Carpenter, Lickhill herd, 1 Lickhill Road North, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8RW

Woodgreen is a family run, working farm. Grazing the farm‟s 160 acres are

three herds: the Woodgreen herd, the Severn Valley herd (established in

1985), and the Lickhill herd (established in 2005). Along with the 60 pedigree

South Devon beef cattle are some Jacob sheep and a few rare breed pigs,

kept to stock a variety of meats for „Lickhill Meats‟ farm-gate sales and local

Farmers‟ Markets.

11.00 Coffee

11.30 Welcome by Sean Carpenter, who will introduce Bob Bostelmann,

Regional Chairman, and „almost-retired‟ vet to talk about CHeCS

schemes and herd health, followed by discussion

12.30 Lunch

13.00 Farm walk

If you would like to come, please let the office know by Friday 15th July, by

using the reply slip at the back of this newsletter.

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MIDLAND CLUB FARM WALK

Sunday 31st July

Members of the Midland Club and the Society are invited to a Farm Walk by

kind invitation of the Elliott family on Sunday 31st July.

Roger, Rose and Tom run a very successful commercial herd alongside their

pedigree and performance recorded South Devon herd, and also have a number

of butchery and delicatessen shops in Northamptonshire.

Bookings to be made to Pat Rickett, pat@rickett.co.uk, or to the Elliotts,

01604 831491.

REGION 3 VISIT TO MELLS PARK

Saturday 17th September

Mells Park are very kindly hosting a regional visit to see their herd on

Saturday 17th September. Details of times will be in a later newsletter, but

please note that the invitation will be open to members in other Regions.

The day will include a demonstration of scanning by Mr Jim Barber, and an

overview of Breedplan EBVs by Caroline.

“NEXT GENERATION WEEKEND”

23rd to 25th September at the River Dart Country Park,

Ashburton, Devon

Friday evening Talk by Pete Davis, nutritionist, Harpers Home Mix

Saturday morning Talk by Duncan Findlay, Society veterinary inspector,

about health issues, fertility, and a practical

demonstration of Sale requirements

Saturday afternoon Stock judging and show preparation at Horsehill Farm,

Ashburton; talk by Tim Martin, Masstock

Saturday evening Disco, with Totnes Young Farmers

Sunday morning High Rope Adventure at River Dart Country Park

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This is a new event aimed at younger members, and relatives/friends of

members from anywhere in the country, and is an opportunity to get to know

more like-minded South Devon enthusiasts. Age range 16 to 30. If you would

like to come along, or know someone who might be persuaded to join in, please

let us know in good time. The cost will be approximately £70 for the weekend,

to include accommodation and meals, and all the fun!

SOCIETY SUPPORT FOR PRIMESTOCK SHOW

Alongside the Society‟s financial support of exhibitors taking South Devon

cattle to one specific Summer show (this year Royal Welsh), there will also be

support for members exhibiting at one specific Primestock show.

This year, the Breed Promotion Committee have decided to support the

English Winter Fair which will be held in the Bingley Hall, Staffordshire

County Showground on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th November.

There will be a discount of £65 per exhibitor who is a member of the Society

bringing cattle forward to this show this year.

DNA TESTING

The Society has been running a discount scheme for DNA testing females for

myostatin for a period of time, with a limit of ten females per member

initially.

There is still some availability left on the second batch which we are putting

together for the lab, and also the third batch of approximately 370 samples.

The Executive Committee met recently and decided that, bearing in mind the

length of time that the discount has been available to members, the discount

may now be taken up by any member wishing to do so, irrespective of the

initial minimum number of ten females.

This will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis, and if you would

like to take advantage of the half-price of £10 per female plus VAT, let us

know as soon as possible. The standard charge is £20.

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COMPENSATION FOR BOVINE TB Payable during June 2011

NON PEDIGREE BOVINE

Male Female

Age Compensation due Age Compensation

due

Up to 3 months 217 Up to 3 months 181

Over 3 months

up to 6 months

347 Over 3 months

up to 6 months

316

Over 6 months

up to 9 months

554 Over 6 months

up to 9 months

467

Over 9 months

up to 12 months

662 Over 9 months

up to 12 months

573

Over 12 months

up to 16 months

749 Over 12 months

up to 16 months

642

Over 16 months

up to 20 months

832 Over 16 months

up to 20 months

740

20 months and over

954 20 months and

over

844

Breeding bulls 20

months and over

1,647 Calved 1,357

PEDIGREE BOVINE

Male Female

Age Compensation due Age Compensation

due

6 months up to 12

months

* 6 months up to 12

months

*

Over 12 months up to

24 months

4,189 Over 12 months

up to 24 months

1,385

24 months and over 2,249 24 months and

over (not calved)

1,469

Calved under 36

months

1,458

Calved 36 months

and over

1,249

*Compensation to be determined using individual valuation

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BLUETONGUE UPDATE

As of Tuesday 5th July Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) will be be

declared free from BTV8. From this date it will not be legal to use vaccine in

this country, and animals moving out of GB will be free to do so without

vaccination.

There is not perceived to be enough virus circulating in Europe for a

windborne incursion to occur, and the risk from imported livestock is low.

Imports to the UK will still be checked for BTV8 on a risk basis.

CHANGES TO PASSPORTS

On 1st August 2011 the cattle passport will change to a single page, double

sided sheet of paper. The new passport will contain all the same information

as the cheque book style passport and there are no changes to the rules. The

change is being introduced as the electronic services for cattle reporting –

CTS Online, the self-service phone system and web services – prove

increasingly popular, with more than 80% of transactions now being reported

electronically.

Movement cards will no longer be supplied by BCMS, and we are told that

keepers currently reporting movements using paper „will need to find

alternative methods‟.

A number of alternatives for movements are available, including the CTS

Online website and the self-service telephone line. Farm software packages

can also report movements for farmers as they update their records. RPA is

also working with livestock markets and abattoirs to encourage them to offer

a reporting service for their clients.

The cheque book style and old blue/green passports are still valid and can still

be used in the normal ways. There is no need to return old passports to be

issued with the new ones. Passports that are returned for re-issue because

the movement history is full or for amendment will be re-issued as a new style

passport.

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2011 EBLEX BETTER RETURN PROGRAMME

IMPROVED HERD AWARDS

EBLEX makes an annual award to breeds using Breedplan performance

recording, for herds with data showing the greatest genetic improvement over

the past 12 months.

I am very pleased to announce this year‟s winners, as follows:

1st N & M Holt-Martyn, Tavistock, Devon The CROWNDALE herd

2nd A & P Rickett, Daventry, Northants The JUNIPER herd

3rd A R Lee, Alnwick, Northumberland The LUMBYLAW herd

The awards are made by EBLEX to help increase awareness of the value of

purchasing performance recorded animals to both pedigree and commercial

buyers – a value which we are now seeing at our own breed sales as more

purchasers ask for „figures‟.

Congratulations to Nick & Mel Holt-Martyn, and to the other winners.

PROMOTIONAL HELP, PLEASE!

May I make a plea to any members to put pen to paper (or fingers to

keyboard), to let me have TESTIMONIALS about their cattle, and their beef

– especially good ones!

We are putting together a new information leaflet about the qualities of the

South Devon breed and its beef, and quotes are always eye-catching.

Perhaps you have customers who are especially pleased by „the eating

experience‟; or are supplying a particular restaurant or celebrity chef who

would be happy to quote their opinions.

Once we are working with Dovecote Park we shall have more up-to-date

technical information about the beef which will also be used in publicity.

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TABLE-MATS

We are considering adding a new production of table-mats to our Merchandise

List. The last time we did this was for the World Congress in 2005, so I

expect those still being used from then are beginning to show signs of wear!

This time we are looking at a more durable quality which is also heat-resistant

– and therefore more expensive!

Although the prices are not yet firm, they should retail to members at

approximately £30 per box of six place-mats, and approximately £14 per box

of two centre mats. Each mat will have a different South Devon picture

printed on it.

As the costs are higher, it would be appreciated if we could have an indication

of interest before we place an order with the manufacturer, so please let us

know (without obligation) if you are interested.

A MESSAGE FROM DANIELLE CAMP Horsehill Farm, Ashburton, Devon

“I would like to thank all those members who responded to my dissertation

questionnaire on the attitudes of beef and lamb producers to farm assurance

schemes. In total I received over 190 responses, an overwhelming response

and far more than I had expected. I greatly appreciated the time spent by

members in completing and returning the questionnaire and also for the

additional comments made by many members. The responses were vital to my

final year university project and I would like to thank all members who

assisted in my research.

Danielle”

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CATTLE FOR SALE LIST

Please let us know if you would like these entries to remain on the List for the

next newsletter, otherwise their names will be removed in a few weeks‟ time.

BULLS

Sexton Gallant 49 Mr J Virgin 01258 817171

UK361990 400225 Dorset – Region 3

Born 21/03/2004

Northwick Drusus 3 Mr J Stone 07947 032731

UK321645 600331 Devon – Region 2

Born 04/02/2006

Coton Athos Mr C Page 01295 750237

UK283222 200117 Northamptonshire – Region 5

Born 06/05/2006

Ballig Manannan P & H Fletcher 01624 898014

UK010413 300332 Dumfriesshire – Region 7

Born 20/05/2008

Ballig Illiam P & H Fletcher 01624 898014

UK010413 400333 Dumfriesshire – Region 7

Born 02/06/2008

Billington Arthur G K & M A Garrett & Son 01837 54348

UK371751 100270 Devon – Region 2

Born 28/06/08

Ballig Creggan P & H Fletcher 01624 898014

UK010413 100337 Dumfriesshire – Region 7

Born 14/09/2008

Northwick Centurion 12 Northwick Estate 01386 700667

UK321645 100480 Gloucestershire – Region 3 (E Vipond)

Born 18/03/2009

Froyle Mill Reginald 2 Mr & Mrs D Mayhew 07795 113808

UK281380 400635 Hampshire – Region 4 (N Shaylor)

Born 24/03/2009

Goffe Cave Steaming Billy Mr R A Ford 01858 545227

UK200202 500589 Leicestershire – Region 7

Born 01/04/2009

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Goffe Cave Sturdy 11 Mr R A Ford 01858 545227

UK200202 600597 Leicestershire – Region 7

Born 06/04/2009

Froyle Mill Harold 27 Mr & Mrs D Mayhew 07795 113808

UK281380 100646 Hampshire – Region 4 (N Shaylor)

Born 07/04/2009

Beals Damien M H Coumbe & Son 01579 370734

UK380465 600350 Cornwall – Region 1

Born 28/04/09

Beals Zodiac 3 M H Coumbe & Son 01579 370734

UK380465 300354 Cornwall – Region 1

Born 07/05/09

Brafferton Champagne 5 Mr J P Harrison 07971 699716

UK122117 500239 Yorkshire – Region 7

Born 29/12/209

Brafferton Charlemagne 6 Mr J P Harrison 07971 699716

UK122117 600240 Yorkshire – Region 7

Born 01/01/2010

FEMALES

8 in-calf cows G K & M A Garrett & Son 01837 54348

Devon – Region 2

12 x 2-yr old heifers A R Lee 01665 574277

Bulling & served R R B & S J Harvey 01548 830307

heifers Devon – Region 2

Bulling & yearling Mr P Marjason 01805 623389

heifers Devon – Region 2

10 yearling heifers W R & J Barron 07814 272495

Co Durham – Region 7

20 bulling heifers W J Wright & Son 01572 717230

Leicestershire – Region 7

In-calf cows/heifers B G & J Z A Dart 01884 277410

& cows with calves Devon – Region 2

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DIARY

June 29th&30th NATIONAL SHOW, Royal Norfolk Showground

July 12th South Devon Cattle Breeders Club visit to Portman

Burtley Estate

23rd Region 6 meeting and Open Day

31st Midland Club Farm Walk

August 30th Executive Committee meeting

September 6th/7th Dairy & Livestock Event

8th Council meeting

17th Region 3 Open Day, Mells Park

23rd-25th „Next Generation Weekend‟

October 4th Autumn Show & Sale, Bristol

8th World Congress begins in Australia

November 9th World Congress ends

19th/20th English Winter Fair

December 2nd/3rd Smithfield Winter Fair

6th Council meeting

NEW MEMBERS

FULL

Region 1 Mr P Laity, Carlyon Farm, Kea, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 6AJ

Mr N Marsden, Church Farm, Kea Cottage, Killion, Truro, Cornwall,

TR3 6AE

Mr W M J Williams, Furze Close House, Mawgan, Helston,

Cornwall, TR12 6BA

Region 2 G Eldon & P Barrows, The Mill, Cotleigh, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9HD

Prefix: RAINBOW

Mr C W Heath, Keynedon Barton, Sherford, Kingsbridge, Devon,

TQ7 2AS Prefix: SHERFORD

Mr E M & Mrs M Sleep, Millcombe Farm, Blackawton, Totnes,

Devon, TQ9 7AE

Region 4 Mr C Darnell, F J Darnell & Son, Manor Farm, Tunworth,

Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 2NB Prefix: TUNWORTH

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INTRODUCTORY

Region 3 Mr A M Musgrave, Kingsmeade Farm, Williton, Taunton, Somerset,

TA4 4DD Prefix: KINGSMEADE Introduced by W H D Scott Region 6 T J Hamer & Son, Henley Farm, Henley, Ludlow, Shropshire,

SY8 3ET Introduced by Mrs M Pratt Region 7 Brocklesby Farms, The Estate Office, Brocklesby Park, Grimsby,

Lincolnshire, DN41 8PN Introduced by T R F Smyth ASSOCIATE

Region 1 Mr A Eustice, Waverley Cottage, St Ervan, Wadebridge, Cornwall,

PL27 7RT

RESIGNING

Region 2 Mr I G Lethbridge, Eastdown Barn, Blackawton, Totnes, Devon,

TQ9 7AW Prefix: EASTDOWN

Region 7 Mr J Waring, Park Farm, Everingham, York, Yorkshire, YO42 4LD

Prefix: EVERINGHAM

AND FINALLY …

A lecturer in a teaching hospital was trying to demonstrate the danger of too

much drink. To prove his point he put a live worm in a glass of water and

another live worm in a glass of whisky. At the end of his lecture he turned to

the two glasses. The worm in the water was wriggling about strongly but the

worm in the whisky was still, and obviously stone dead.

The lecturer turned to his audience of medical students and said, “What is the

lesson to be learned from my demonstration?”

A voice from the back quickly replied, “If you‟ve got worms, drink whisky.”

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URGENT – TOWERGATE LLOYD & WHYTE

YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION

At the National Show, Royal Norfolk Show,Thursday 30th June

at approx. midday, to be judged by Mr Hugh Lello MBE

Entries are invited from any Society member, from any Region, aged between

16 and 25 years of age on 30th June, as well as sons, daughters, grandsons,

granddaughters or employees of members.

The object of the Competition is to identify future stockmen and stockwomen

who can demonstrate an ability to prepare and exhibit cattle to a professional

standard, and who can also demonstrate basic skills and knowledge of

livestock breeding.

At the discretion of the Judge, the Competition may include any or all of the

following:

The preparation of an animal for showing (the animal will be supplied)

Handling (control and exhibit an animal in a style that displays it in a

positive manner, taking into consideration the safety of the handler

and others)

Assessment by placing a class of four animals, with justification, giving

reasons using positive and descriptive terminology

The first prize will be a £400 contribution towards a trip abroad to

see/assist with South Devon cattle. The winner will also receive a Showing

Stick donated by the Society. Second and third prizes will be £50 and £25

respectively, plus a South Devon baseball cap and key-ring.

The winner will undertake to write a report for the Journal, or give a

presentation about their travel experience to an Annual General Meeting.

If you wish to enter please would you complete the form at the back of the

newsletter and return it to the Society office by Monday 27th June.

If there are fewer than 6 competitors entered by the closing date this

Competition will not take place, and competitors will be informed before the

Show date.

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Reply Slip

LLOYD & WHYTE YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION

I wish to enter the 2011 Young Handler Competition to be held

on Thursday 30th June at the Royal Norfolk Show

Name ……………………………………………………................................................................................

Address ................................................................................................................................

…………………………………………….................................................................................................

..................................................Telephone no. .........................................................

Date of birth …………………………..............................................................................................

Eligibility criteria (eg daughter of member) ………………………………………………..............

Signed …………………………....………………………………………………………….........................................

TO BE RETURNED TO SDHBS BY MONDAY 27TH JUNE

****************************************

REGION 6 OPEN DAY REPLY SLIP

I/WE would like to attend the Open Day at Woodgreen

on 23rd July

Name …………………………………………….. No. in party ………………….

Please return to SDHBS by Friday 15th July